How can I possibly get rid if this health condition because it is disgusting. I`m a 27 year old bachelor and I keep thinking to myself what about when I`m married and my spouse discovers the flaking body... Pliz help.
2007-01-26 02:44:01 · 12 answers · asked by dezzzz 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Believe it or not - You may actually be bathing too much! Your body produces natural oils, and too much bathing - especially with soaps will cause your body to dry out and ultimately flake.
I'm not telling you not to bath or shower - that's just... ew....
Just limit it to one shower or bath a day - and switch from soap to a moisturizing body bar or body wash like Dove.
Another trick is to rub some oil - baby oil, olive oil - or something to the effect all over your body while you are still wet from your bath/shower and before you towel off. Keep a bottle in the shower with you.
2007-01-26 02:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by crisagi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
I suffer with dry skin (which doesn't flake due to careful moisturisation). These are the steps you must take:
Drink lots of fluid
Eats lots of fresh fruit - Vit C is essential for healthy skin
Get lots of sleep and take measures to avoid stress
Reduce your intake of sugar (excess yeast in the body can cause the skin to flake)
Eat natural yoghurts or consume extra healthy bacteria for your stomach
Only have showers and use shower gels or moisturising soaps like Dove which is quite gentle
Have warm not hot showers
If you have baths, put a few drops of olive, sunflower, essential oil in the bath - be careful as the bath will get slippery
Moisturise with an oil based moisturiser - creams are heavier than lotions, choose the best one for you
Take a good multivitamin and try to get some natural sun.
If after 1 month, you don't see much improvement go to see your doctor or dermatologist.
If you have a bit of cash I highly recommend Aveeno (hard to get hold of in the UK but Boots can order in for you. Widely available in the US). Bio Oil is great! It gets rid of scars too. You can get it in larger Superdrug stores and Boots too.
All the best
Desiree
2007-01-26 04:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by geekiegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feels like if self help does not artwork which you will could desire to be talked approximately a dermatologist with the help of your GP. it is a project talked approximately as psoriasis, eczema or comparable meanwhile - stay clear of utilizing any harsh chemical compounds interior the bathe or tub. Use a product talked approximately as Allergenics which could be bought at Boots. They do cream, shampoo and bathe gel. The sunlight can be extremely drying to dermis, so stay clear of it as much as conceivable. whilst interior the sunlight stick to a super form of severe element sunlight tan lotion and after being interior the sunlight stick to extra moisturising lotion on your dermis. Wash your clothing in a non organic and organic washing powder which extremely fits dermis alllergies. verify you have a balanced nutrients regimen which will additionally help improve your dermis project. you ought to take night primrose oil which facilitates dermis tone.
2016-12-16 17:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by sollers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not a medical skin condition, it could be just natural drying out from bathing. Try using a moisturizer immediately after your bath, after drying off, but while skin is still somewhat damp. Also, maybe you could use a milder soap.
2007-01-26 02:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by BeenAround 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on where you live the air may get drier and you would then flake. Make sure you are using a mild soap that does not dry you out. Taking
2007-01-26 02:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you know, the more you bathe the drier you skin is going to be and the more it will flake.
Try getting a humidifier. That helps me and my family a lot. We all have sensitive dry skin.
2007-01-26 02:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many times a day do you bathe? Maybe you're drying out your skin. Do you use lotion in the morning and before you go to bed?
2007-01-26 02:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by Heart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dermatologist.
Could be skin allergies,psoriasis or just really dry skin that needs cortisone or steroids.
Oatmeal baths soothe the skin.
2007-01-26 02:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by punkinfaye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a moisturised shower gel instead of soap, and use moisturiser after your shower
2007-01-26 02:53:24 · answer #9 · answered by anabelezenith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it could be your bathing that is drying out your skin. try Moisturising afterwards
2007-01-26 02:56:44 · answer #10 · answered by jimmy_mack_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋